#43 • **Colt US M1911 Pistol

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $1,600.00

Status: Sold

.45 ACP, 5" barrel, S/N 176570 (ca. 1917). Blued finish checkered walnut grips. Slide marked with two-line patent date and two-line Colt address. Right side of frame shows US Army property markings, as does left side of frame. Frame shows Gilbert H. Stewart monogram. Includes two-tone magazine.  **Good condition overall. Some cleaning of finish showing some remnants of needlepoint pitting. Overall mixed blue and gunmetal patination. Some thinning of finish on working pats and sharp edges. Grips show some wear to checkering. Bore is bright with sharp edges. Magazine release needs some work.** $1,000-$2,000